Clutier, Iowa

The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a

* Flood Warning for melting snow in...
southeastern Tama County in central Iowa...

* until 430 PM CDT Friday

* at 432 PM CDT... National Weather Service flood survey personnel
continued to report flooding from the Iowa river and Otter Creek
into the town of Chelsea... with 6 to 12 inches of water into the
streets... some yards and to houses. The water level is expected to
remain fairly steady for the next few days with only slight changes
higher or lower.

* Flooding is expected to occur over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Tama County... including the town of Chelsea.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

This stretch of the Iowa river through Tama County is not included
in The Reach of any other river flood warnings... so exact stages and
flood levels are unavailable. Forecast data is only an
approximation.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur
in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges...
dips... or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing
stream... even a small one... on foot or in a vehicle.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. If you
are in the warning area move to higher ground immediately. Residents
living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to
protect life and property. Do not attempt to cross swiftly flowing
waters or waters of unknown depth by foot or by automobile.


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